Shanghainese Savory Turnip Pancakes

I’ve always preferred savory to sweet when it comes to snacks, and Fried Turnip Pie (油墩子) is a traditional street-food in Shanghai that reminds me of many childhood memories when I lived there. If you’ve been to Wu Kang Road in the Former French Concession (法租界), that’s where me and my friends used to hang […]

Barcelona: Casa Milà

Ending the last piece of Gaudi’s series with Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera. It was not a love-at-first-sight, I felt a little suppressed standing in the middle of the dark courtyard on a cloudy Autumn day, with the tour guide explaining that this is Gaudi’s last and also the most iconic design of […]

Shakshuka & Tuna Cheese Quesadilla

Shakshuka originally is an Israeli dish, then became popular in the Middle East and North Africa. It is typically a mix of tomatoes, onions, and eggs; I usually make this when we are clearing the fridge with whatever we have left or going off soon。 Quesadilla is a Mexican dish that no doubt, all families’ […]

When should I exercise

A scientific guide of WHEN to exercise – curated from Daniel Pink’s book WHEN, that I reviewed in yesterday’s journal. It is worth the investment of time, to find out our chronotype to optimize efficiency for all kinds of daily activities. Exercise in the morning, if you want to: Lose Weight: our blood sugar is […]

oh, it’s about time

There are many books out there explaining the how, the what, the why of our lives, but not many about the WHEN. And ironically, we live in a world having to make “when” decisions Every. Single. Day. – when to schedule a meeting, when to change a job, when to get a divorce, when to […]

Hambāgu Curry Rice ハンバーグステーキ

A very rich and flavourful Japanese dish that is loved by kids (and my dad lol), usually topped with a sweet and savory sauce. The version I am making today is simplified with more accessible ingredients. The patty is usually homemade with a mixture of ground beef, pork, onions, garlic, and tofu; I am using […]

Barcelona: Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló is one of his most poetic and artistic designs for a building, with a combination of Color, Form, and Lights, it is known as the house of nature, and every curve is magical – as Dali once said, “Gaudi has built a house representing the stormy sea and all sorts of water.” As […]

56 days of meditation

Not a beginner’s guide of what type of mat, cushion, timer, APP, or space you will need to start meditating, this is a 56-day beginner who has opened new doors to possibilities, sharing a journey to the “here and now”. SAY YES – that’s all I did to get it started, on the first […]

a little twist about Me.

#TwistofTalk is an interview column (follow along via @alittletwist.blog on IG) aiming to “share an honest conversation”, in order to discover the extraordinaries in the ordinaries in us, that are round us. To kick start the first episode, I did a little interview with myself as an ice-breaker, by using the random questions under an […]

Barcelona: La Sagrada Familia

Regardless how many times you walked out of that metro station, turned around, raised your head – you’ll still be holding your breath, time and time again. La Sagrada Familia is inspired by the natural forms of trees and branches, always growing upwards. The geometric construction has always lived in its own harmony over the […]